The Minnesota Wetland Evaluation Methodology for the North Central United States
Abstract
The art of evaluating the functions and values of wetlands is relatively new. Traditionally wetlands have been recognized for their values as wildlife habitat. However, since the mid-1970's other wetland functions and values (e.g. floodwater storage, water quality improvement) have become increasingly important in the wetland evaluation decision-making process. The purpose of this wetland evaluation methodology is to provide a standard procedure to assist the professional in rapidly evaluating the many functions, values, and characteristics of wetlands. The computer program which accompanies this looseleaf manual has been designed as a menu driven program. It leads the user through each section and performs the more sophisticated mathematical calculations. The program requires as IBM-compatible personal computer and a math-co-processor chip. Some IBM-compatible machines include the Zenith, AT&T, and other PC 'clones.' The math co-processor chip is required to compute the inflow-outflow hydrographs for the flood flows section.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA205475
Entities
Organizations
- St. Paul District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers